WHAT: Pieter Toerien with Cape Town Opera presents My Fair Lady
WHERE: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town
WHEN: December 12-January 12
Pieter Toerien along with Cape Town Opera presents the world’s most-loved musical — Lerner and Loewe’s musical theatre masterpiece My Fair Lady. Based on Gabriel Pascal’s 1938 film adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play Pygmalion, My Fair Lady, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, premiered on Broadway in 1956. Boasting a score containing such timeless songs as I Could Have Danced All Night, Get Me to the Church on Time, Wouldn’t It Be Loverly, I’m Just An Ordinary Man, On the Street Where You Live, Show Me, The Rain in Spain, and I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face, this grand local production is set to enthral audiences of all ages. South Africa is going to fall in love with Eliza Doolittle! Tickets are available from R140 via Webtickets.
WHAT: Joburg Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty in KZN
WHERE: The Playhouse Company, 231 Anton Lembede St, Durban Central, Durban
WHEN: December 13-14
Experience the enchantment of The Sleeping Beauty, a timeless fairy tale brought to life by Joburg Ballet in a glittering production. Immerse yourself in the captivating story of a princess who succumbs to an evil spell that sends her into a century-long slumber, from which she is awakened by the tender kiss of a valiant prince. This extraordinary rendition of the tale transports audiences to a realm of magic and romance where every movement is a testament to the artistry and skill of Joburg Ballet’s acclaimed dancers. Against the backdrop of Tchaikovsky’s emotive score, performed live by the illustrious KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra, each scene unfolds with breathtaking beauty and grace. Tickets are available from R120 via Webtickets.
WHAT: Lipizzaner Extravaganza
WHERE: Fairview Racecourse, Draaifontein Rd, Uitenhage Farms, Gqeberha
WHEN: December 13-14
The Dancing White Stallions are on the move again this festive season and travelling to Fairview Racecourse. Watch them perform jaw-dropping movements used in ancient battles and dance to tunes that will get your toes tapping in an interactive educational and musical experience for both the young and the young at heart. Scrumptious food and drink will also be available, so bring your friends, family and picnic blanket and join the South African Lipizzaners for an unforgettably festive day. Tickets are available from R150 via Quicket.
WHAT: Cape Town City Ballet’s The Nutcracker
WHERE: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town
WHEN: December 13-29
Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB), South Africa’s most established ballet company, will proudly present The Nutcracker at Artscape from December 13. Choreographed and directed by Veronica Paeper and set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, this eagerly awaited holiday season production will bring CTCB’s 90th anniversary year to a sparkling close. The charming tale revolves around young Clara and the nutcracker doll she receives as a gift from her mysterious godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer. As the family’s Christmas party ends and the clock strikes midnight, the magic begins as she is whisked away by a handsome prince on a wondrous adventure.
Featuring a giant Christmas tree, toy soldiers, mischievous mice, dancing snowflakes and waltzing flowers, this enchanting story culminates in the Land of Sweets, where Clara meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and her new friends from around the world. In various lead roles will be Kirstél Paterson, Leusson Muniz, Leanè Theunissen and Hannah Ward, with Paige McElligott and Jordan Roelfze making their debuts as Sugar Plum Fairy and Prince. Guest artists for this season are Ruan Galdino from WGRUV as one of the princes and Marcel Meyer as Herr Drosselmeyer. As always, talented dancers from as young as six years old will join the production from dance schools and academies in and around Cape Town. They will be performing as party children, angels, snowdrops, mice and soldiers, and it goes without saying that this timeless classic will be a delight for audiences of all ages. Tickets are available from R160 via Webtickets.
WHAT: Kevin Fraser | #Imagination2025 comedy tour
WHERE: Tsogo Globe, Suncoast Casino, Suncoast Boulevard, OR Tambo Parade, Durban
WHEN: December 13
Join South African comedian Kevin Fraser on his #Imagination2025 comedy tour, an intergalactic journey with a local flavour that blends classic humour and futuristic satire. In his starlit world of wild imagination, Kevin hilariously tackles life’s everyday quirks, from African antics to global absurdities. His brand-new show brings impersonations, sharp wit and gales of laughter to the stage. No asteroid will be left unturned on this voyage of discovery that probes the depths of all that triggers the mind of your fellow South African comedian! In a world where life is rushed, coffee is made by machine, and even thoughts are AI-generated, one source of true originality remains — our own minds. After all, the imagination is where all great ideas come from, right? Tickets available from R220 via Fraser’s website, kevinfraserofficial.com.
WHAT: Schweppes Wild Coast Gin Fest
WHERE: Wild Coast Sun, Main Bizana Rd, Port Edward
WHEN: December 14
Complex, slightly bitter and wonderfully refreshing, gin is just what is needed to cool down on a hot summer’s day. To this end, the Schweppes Wild Coast Gin Fest is taking place on Saturday, December 14 at the Wild Coast Sun. Enjoy a day of gin tastings complemented by tasty food-stall bites alongside high-quality live entertainment. To keep the summer vibes coming and the #WozaDecember energy on high, Quiet Storm, Goldmax and DJ Neps will be performing and on the decks. Tickets include a complimentary gin cocktail on arrival and are available from R280 via Howler.
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